Grams to Tola, Masha, Ratti Converter — With Live Money Value
A grams-to-tola converter translates international gram weights into South Asian units (tola, masha, ratti) and shows the money value at the live international XAU/USD spot rate. 1 tola = 11.664 g, 1 masha = 0.972 g (one-twelfth of a tola), and 1 ratti = 0.1215 g (one-eighth of a masha, one-ninety-sixth of a tola).
These ratios were standardised by the British Indian Mints Act 1835 (one tola = 180 grains troy = 11.6638 g) and remain the legal gold-weight units in Pakistan and Nepal, with regional use across India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. The calculator uses the exact 11.664 g reference figure adopted by the Bombay Bullion Association and Karachi Sarafa Association.
When to use this calculator
- Bullion dealer pricing — convert international gram-quoted bullion bars to local tola pricing.
- Jewellery import valuation — translate Italian or Turkish jewellery weights (grams) to South Asian tola customs declarations.
- Investment portfolio reconciliation — combine gram-denominated coins (Krugerrand, Sovereign) with tola-denominated bars in one summary.
- Customs and tax filing — most South Asian customs duties on gold use grams; resale in local markets uses tola.
Gold Weights in South Asian Trade
The tola, masha and ratti system has underpinned the gold trade across South Asia for centuries. The tola (from Sanskrit tulā, meaning "balance") was the primary silver-rupee weight under Mughal rule, standardised at 180 troy grains (11.664 g) by the British Indian Mints Act of 1835. Pakistan's Karachi Sarafa Bazar, India's Mumbai Zaveri Bazaar, and Bangladesh's Baitul Mukarram gold market all continue to quote retail bullion in tola to this day.
The gram-to-tola conversion is the most frequent arithmetic operation in South Asian retail gold trade. When international spot prices move — quoted in USD per troy ounce — local jewellers divide by 31.1035 for the per-gram price, then multiply by 11.664 for the per-tola equivalent. A single arithmetic slip means a significant misquote at retail volume, which is why a dedicated converter removes human error from the loop.
If you are working the other direction — converting a tola weight back to grams for customs documentation or international refiner intake — the tola to grams converter handles the reverse. For planning a purchase from a fixed budget, the money to gold weight calculator gives the answer directly from currency amount to tola.
How the conversion works
Tola = Grams ÷ 11.664. Masha = Grams ÷ 0.972 (or Tola × 12). Ratti = Grams ÷ 0.1215 (or Tola × 96). For example, 50 g of gold = 4 tola 3 masha 1 ratti (50 ÷ 11.664 = 4.287 tola; the 0.287 tola fractional remainder = 3.44 masha = 3 masha 4.2 ratti).
Step-by-step calculation
Example: 50 g of 22K gold
- 1
Convert grams to tola
tola = grams ÷ 11.664
50 ÷ 11.664 = 4.2867 tola
- 2
Express as tola/masha/ratti
tola decimal → TMR breakdown
4.2867 tola = 4 tola 3 masha 4.4 ratti
- 3
Apply karat purity (22K)
pure tola = tola × (karat ÷ 24)
4.2867 × (22÷24) = 3.9295 tola pure gold
- 4
Alloy in tola
alloy = total tola − pure tola
4.2867 − 3.9295 = 0.3572 tola alloy
Sample conversions
| Input | Result |
|---|---|
| 1 gram | 0.0857 tola = 1.029 masha = 8.230 ratti |
| 10 grams | 0.857 tola = 10.29 masha = 82.30 ratti |
| 11.664 grams | Exactly 1 tola = 12 masha = 96 ratti |
| 50 grams | 4.287 tola ≈ 4 tola 3 masha 4 ratti |
| 100 grams | 8.573 tola ≈ 8 tola 6 masha 8 ratti |
Quick Reference — Grams to Tola, Masha & Ratti
| Grams | Tola |
|---|---|
| 1 g | 0.0857 tola |
| 5 g | 0.4287 tola |
| 10 g | 0.8573 tola |
| 11.664 g | 1.0000 tola |
| 20 g | 1.7147 tola |
| 50 g | 4.2867 tola |
| 100 g | 8.5734 tola |
| 200 g | 17.1468 tola |
1 tola = 11.664 g (British Indian Mints Act 1835). 1 masha = 0.972 g, 1 ratti = 0.1215 g.
Frequently asked questions
Is 1 tola always 11.664 grams or does it vary by country?
The Indian/Pakistani tola is 11.664 g exactly (standardised in 1835). The Nepali tola is also 11.664 g. Some jewellers historically used a 12 g "rounded tola" for quick mental arithmetic, but all legal-tender and hallmark transactions use 11.664 g, and this calculator uses the exact figure throughout.
How many ratti in 1 tola, and how many masha?
1 tola = 12 masha = 96 ratti. Within this hierarchy: 1 masha = 8 ratti and 1 ratti = 0.1215 g. Ratti is the smallest practical unit in Sarafa Bazar trade — pieces lighter than 1 ratti (0.12 g) are typically weighed in milligrams on a precision balance.
Why is the international gold-rate display in grams when local shops quote tola?
International gold benchmarks (XAU/USD, COMEX, LBMA) are gram and troy-ounce denominated. Retail jewellers in South Asia convert to tola for customers. The formula: today's 24K per-tola rate = (XAU/USD per troy oz) × FX rate ÷ 31.1035 × 11.664.
How accurate is the money value shown alongside the gram-to-tola conversion?
The value uses the live international XAU/USD spot price refreshed every 60 seconds, converted at the current FX rate for your currency. It reflects the theoretical 24K pure-gold melt value of the entered weight — not the retail jewellery price, which adds making charges (3–15% depending on complexity).
Is there a quick mental shortcut for converting grams to tola?
Divide grams by 12 for a fast close estimate (error: ~3%), or by 11.7 for a tighter one (error: ~0.3%). For exact bookkeeping, always use 11.664 g/tola. The calculator uses the exact value, so use it rather than mental shortcuts for any financial transaction.
What is the difference in money value between 1 tola of 24K and 1 tola of 22K gold?
1 tola of 22K contains 10.692 g of pure gold (vs 11.664 g in 24K). The value difference is 8.33% — equal to the alloy fraction. At a hypothetical 24K tola rate of ₨300,000, a 22K tola would be worth approximately ₨275,100. The calculator shows this live-rated value for any karat when the custom rate is set.
Why does gold import from Dubai cost more per tola than the calculator shows?
The calculator shows the pure international spot price. Imported gold adds customs duty (Pakistan: currently 3% on bullion), import levies, GST/sales tax, dealer margin and freight — together typically adding 8–15% above spot in Pakistan. The calculator value is the pre-duty, pre-tax baseline for comparison.
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